Sales Manager

Recruiter:

Elchemie

Job Ref:

JHB000018/SvdM

Date posted:

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

960000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Sales Manager (Pigments/Coatings/Plastics)
Location: Krugersdorp, Gauteng
Industry: Chemical (Pigments)| Experience: 5-10 years
Type: Full-time | Environment: High-performance, service-focused, fast-paced

POSITION INFO:
About the Role
Our client, a leading global supplier of high-end pigments, offers a diverse portfolio that includes organic, inorganic, and effect pigments, performance colorants, pearlescent pigments, and specialty chemicals. They currently have an opportunity for a Sales Manager with proven management experience. Prior exposure to the chemical, coatings, or plastics industry will be an advantage. The position is based in Johannesburg, will be serving the SADC countries and immediate availability is preferable but not a pre-requisite.

What You’ll Be Doing

Setting customer pricing points
Margin management (Tracking and reporting)
DOI management( Working capital control based on forecast and demand plan)
SMOGS' tracking
Customer visits and interaction
Business Development- new project identification
Setting sales budgets, monitoring and adjusting according to performance
Managing Debtors
Management of Distributors in SADC region
Supporting in customer audits
Cost control
Volume tracking year on year
Setting and achieving % GP

What You’ll Need

Tertiary qualification in Sales/Business/Economics/Chemistry/Chemical related
5-10 Years experience in Sales Management
Own vehicle
Strong communication, people management, and client-facing skills
Pervious experience with SADC (Southern African Development Community) Countries required
Previous pigments/colorants' experience not compulsory but will be an advantage

What’s In It for You

Join a Global chemical company
Competitive salary: TCTC between R80 000 - R100 000 p.m. depending on experience and current/previous remuneration)
Fuel card will be provided

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